Traffic Management Operative - Trainee

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

About the Role:

As a Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on our planned Traffic Management Schemes on our Thames Water contract.

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire (Depot location)

Hours: 50 hours per week 07.00am-17.00pm (Monday to Friday)

Salary: base rate - £31,850 + average overtime OTE £41,405  per annum  + additional loyalty bonuses in first 12 months up to £550

Overtime is paid at 1.5. 

Responsibilities - but not limited to:

• You will work alongside another experienced TM Operative carrying out methods of traffic management 
  


• Learn Set ups


• Work towards further TM qualification
  


• Due to the nature of contract - Accurate photographs must be taken for reporting of work carried out using the Tablet supplied 


• You will carry out risk assessments and method statements 
  


• Carry out daily vehicle checks, responsible for Vehicle Cleanliness.  


• Liaising with general public and directing them through safe site lines as required 
  

Experience and Qualifications: 

• Driving licence - Manual & Automatic 


• IT literate 

What you will get in return:

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer:

• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays 


• Overtime paid at X1.5 of salary for weekdays and weekends


• Use of company van for travel to and from work only 


• Pension & Death in service


• Training and progression opportunities beyond M5 level up to supervisor and management level


• Full PPE provided

Any offer made is subject to satisfactory references obtained.  The company reserve the right to carry out random drug tests on occasions. 

This position is open to Internal and External candidates.  Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please